Inspections are common in Maine, as are free, fairly high-pressure, washdown stations near the ramps on lakes without weed problems. I think it's a good idea. The inspections are very unobtrusive (they do it while I am prepping the boat for launch), the inspectors are friendly volunteers, and they help make people aware of the potential problems they can cause and easily prevent. I have to pay $20 per year to fund the program (I assume it funds the program, may just go to the general fund) in Maine, but I don't mind. The lake where we have property is milfoil free and I hope it stays that way.
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